Having a light or washed-out color, often lacking in intensity or brightness. The artist chose a pale shade of blue for the sky in his painting.
Having less color than usual, often due to illness or fear. She looked pale after hearing the shocking news.
Lacking in strength or intensity; weak or faint. The pale light of dawn barely illuminated the room.
Inferior or feeble by comparison; an insubstantial or inadequate version of something. The sequel turned out to be a pale imitation of the original movie.